AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Intel Core 5 213PE occupy different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects that split. The AMD part is a 12-core mobile processor built on a 4 nm process, while the Intel part is an 8-core desktop chip on a 10 nm node. The recorded benchmarks show the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 winning 10 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel Core 5 213PE taking the remaining 5. The average benchmark score for the AMD chip is 46030, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip averages 35428 and sits in the 85th percentile. These scores put the AMD part in the company of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, which scores 46062, and the AMD EPYC 4364P at 45970, while the Intel chip trades blows with the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35403 and the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 dominates multi-threaded and data-heavy workloads. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 3334 against 2264 for the Intel part, a 47.3% lead. PassMark integer math shows a 32.2% advantage for AMD with 121754 points versus 92089. Data compression also favors AMD heavily, with a score of 404918 compared to 298804, a 35.5% gap. Extended instruction workloads show the largest difference, with AMD at 29269 and Intel at 19565, a 49.6% margin. The AMD chip also wins in data encryption (20802 vs 15916, 30.7% ahead), random string sorting (44552 vs 32027, 39.1% ahead), and PassMark multithread (32916 vs 26434, 24.5% ahead).

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in single-threaded performance and in the newer Cinebench multi-core test. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel chip scores 3172 against 1988 for AMD, a 37.3% advantage. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R15 single-core, where Intel scores 319 versus 301, a 5.6% lead, and in PassMark single-thread, where Intel scores 4060 versus 3867, 4.8% ahead. More notably, the Intel chip wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with 22468 points versus 21812, a 2.9% margin, despite losing the older R15 multi-core test by a wide margin. This suggests the Intel chip scales better under the R23 workload specifically, while the AMD chip excels in older rendering tests and general multithreaded operations.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, built on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with 8 cores and 16 threads on Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD chip runs at a base clock of 2.00 GHz with a boost of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel chip has a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost of 5.20 GHz. The TDP figures differ sharply: the AMD part is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 65 watts.

Cache layouts also differ. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger L2 and L3 on the Intel side may contribute to its single-core wins. Memory support shows another split: the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s. The Intel chip supports ECC memory, while the AMD chip does not. PCIe connectivity also differs, with the AMD part using Gen 4 with 16 lanes and the Intel part using Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip is a mobile part using AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD chip was released in 2024, while the Intel chip has a release date in 2026. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, and both are currently listed as Active in production status.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 for workloads that depend on parallel throughput and data manipulation. Its wins in integer math, data compression, encryption, and random string sorting are substantial, with margins ranging from 30.7% to 49.6%. The PassMark multithread score of 32916 versus 26434 confirms that the 12-core, 24-thread configuration delivers more aggregate work in multithreaded scenarios. The 28-watt TDP also means this level of performance comes from a mobile-class part, which is significant for thermally constrained systems.

The Intel Core 5 213PE is the choice when single-thread speed matters most. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3172 versus 1988 is a decisive 37.3% lead, and the PassMark single-thread score of 4060 versus 3867 confirms the pattern. The Intel chip also wins Cinebench R23 multi-core despite having fewer cores, which indicates that its higher clock speeds and larger cache can overcome the core deficit in that specific benchmark. The 24 MB of shared L3 and 2 MB of L2 per core give it a caching advantage that shows up in single-threaded and cache-sensitive workloads.

The average benchmark scores put the AMD chip in a higher overall tier, with 46030 versus 35428, and the percentile ranking reflects that with 89th versus 85th. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip, including the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46098, confirm that it competes with high-end mobile parts from the previous generation. The Intel chip, meanwhile, sits alongside desktop parts like the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35287, which shows it is a solid mid-range desktop option. The choice between the two depends entirely on whether the workload favors the AMD chip's multithreaded throughput or the Intel chip's single-thread speed and specific Cinebench R23 performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins all single-thread tests. It scores 3172 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus 1988, 319 in Cinebench R15 single-core versus 301, and 4060 in PassMark single-thread versus 3867.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, compared to 76.8 GB/s for the Intel Core 5 213PE.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 does not.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is built on a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 213PE uses Intel's 10 nm process.

Q: Which processor wins in data compression tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins PassMark data compression with 404918 points versus 298804, a 35.5% advantage.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win in the comparison belongs to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 in PassMark extended instructions. The AMD chip scores 29269 against 19565 for the Intel part, a 49.6% margin. This test measures SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, and the AMD chip's Zen 5 architecture delivers nearly 50% more performance in this area. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a similar scale of advantage, with AMD at 3334 versus 2264, a 47.3% lead. These two results represent the clearest cases of AMD dominance in the entire dataset.

The AMD chip also shows strong wins in data compression and random string sorting. The compression score of 404918 versus 298804 translates to a 35.5% lead, while random string sorting shows 44552 versus 32027, a 39.1% margin. Integer math follows the same pattern, with 121754 versus 92089, a 32.2% lead. Data encryption adds another win for AMD at 20802 versus 15916, a 30.7% margin. The PassMark multithread score of 32916 versus 26434 gives AMD a 24.5% lead, and the physics test shows 1819 versus 1624, a 12% advantage. Even the closest AMD win, PassMark find prime numbers, shows a 7% lead with 122 versus 114.

The Intel Core 5 213PE takes its biggest win in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the 3172 score beats AMD's 1988 by 37.3%. This is the largest single-threaded gap in the comparison and highlights the Intel chip's clock advantage. The Intel chip also wins Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 22468 versus 21812, a 2.9% margin. This result is notable because AMD wins the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test by 47.3%, yet Intel recovers in the R23 version. The Intel chip's single-thread wins in Cinebench R15 and PassMark are smaller but consistent, with 319 versus 301 (5.6%) and 4060 versus 3867 (4.8%). The Intel chip's higher base clock of 2.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz, combined with its larger cache, appear to drive these single-thread results. The AMD chip's 12-core advantage shows in most multithreaded tests, but the Intel chip's cache hierarchy and clock speed keep it competitive in the R23 multi-core workload.